Educators

The Back-to-School Reading Workout Your Students Need

It's been a long summer! If your students completed a Hebrew primer last year, you can help them hone their decoding skills this fall with practice games and exercises from Back to School Hebrew Reading Refresher.

Camp Connection: Help Students Reflect on Summer Camp Experiences through Play

How can a deck of cards help returning students reflect on their camp experiences from a Jewish values point of view? Jewish Values Challenge Cards help kids process some of their feelings about camp, camp expreiences, and camp friendships using 58 Jewish values in a playful environment using card-based games created by Robyn Faintich. 

URJ Update: How We Can Help Supplement Chai 7 in Your Learning Environment

Last week we happily announced the addition of Chai levels 1 and 2 to our list of available titles. Although we are still awaiting the proper documentation to publish Chai level 7, we have a variety of other materials that can help as a substitute as we actively pursue the rights to bring Chai level 7 to your learning environment. 

Add Great Stories to Your Learning Environment

We've been thinking a great deal about the values of stories in enriching the learning environment we provide for our children and listening to your calls for more high quality Jewish story books for children. The result - Apples & Honey Press. 

URJ Update: CHAI Level 1 and Level 2 Are Here!

We know you've been waiting, and we are happy to announce the addition of CHAI Level 1 Core Curriculum and student workbooks, Avodah, G'milut Chasadim, and Torah; 

8 Better Ways to Ask "What Did You Do this Summer?"

In just a short month many learning centers will be full of students and the teacher will be asking that very same question as the year before, "What did you do this summer?" How can we move beyond questions that simply elicit a check-list response and find ones that generate thoughtful or even surprising responses? Teacher and blogger Jenny Froehle recently tackled this concept and offers these 8 ways to ask instead:

Bring Hineni to Life in the OLC

The Hineni prayer series has been the long-time favorite way to guide students in learning both prayers and their meaning. Now your students can experience Hineni virtually in the Online Learning Center with our digital companion.

How to Save on Shipping Costs

With our 24 business hour shipping policy and partnership with UPS to guarantee fast, insured shipping, we are committed to helping you get the best service and price for your orders. 

Age Wisely On-The-Go With the New Wise Aging Kindle Edition

We recently introduced Wise Aging as a guidebook to help build resilience and navigate life's journey. Now you can take Wise Aging on any journey with Wise Aging Kindle Edition. 

Planning for Fall: Part Three

The summer is flying by. Will you be prepared for Fall?  In the final part of our three-part "Preparing for Fall" series, we will help you set expectations early and ensure that parents and students feel prepared. Reach out to Students and their Parents Help parents and students feel confident by providing easy steps to access their Behrman House accounts and classrooms. 

It's Back! Special Offer When You Sign Up for Golem Express.

Many have signed up for the Golem Express plan for a simpler, more predictable way to review innovative materials for Jewish education - what are you waiting for? By signing up now, you can be the first to see our new materials for the remainder of this year until December 2016 for the same $99 flat fee*. Here's how it works:

Learn to Read Hebrew Fast at NewCAJE Conference

By Lee Brice At this year’s NewCAJE conference in West Hartford, CT, I’ll be leading a Hebrew Reading Marathon—a 9-hour Hebrew decoding workshop using the book Alef Isn't Tough by Rabbi Linda Motzkin.  

Hineni for the OLC is Here!

The time has come! The long time favorite Hineni series is now available for the Online Learning Center and you can try it now for FREE.

More Modern Hebrew for Teens!

Continue the conversation from Let's Talk! Modern Hebrew for Teens with the new sequel Let's Talk Now! More Modern Hebrew for Teens! Through lively conversations and fun activities, your 6th - 8th grade students will get a taste of real Israeli life and engage with modern Hebrew comfortably and easily. 

The Truth About Upper Arm Wiggle Waggle

When someone mentions Jane Fonda, upper arm flab is probably not something that comes to mind.  New York Times writer Joyce Wadler was amazed to see the actress on her Netflix show "Grace and Frankie" pointing out the "flaw" that many fear will appear on their bodies as they age.  "Fitness trainers will tell you that arm lifts with light weights can prevent wiggle waggle," Wadler writes, "But if that were true, would Jane Fonda have it?"

Planning for Fall: Part Two

Previously we introduced two simple steps to get you started in preparing your Online Learning Center for Fall. Now it's time to purchase your learning materials and organize your individual online classes.

New Certificates Feature Israeli Art

Featuring artwork from the renowned Israeli artist Rinat Gilboa, these elegant and charming certificates are the perfect way to commemorate and celebrate transitional moments. 

URJ Update: We've Cleared More Titles!

Behrman House has been working hard processing and shipping out orders for many URJ titles.

Will You Be at NewCAJE?

Are you coming to the NewCAJE conference in West Hartford, CT August 2nd? We’d love to see you. Let us know if you’d like to schedule an appointment. We’d be happy to:

Want to Teach Decoding Later?

Do you have students who join your program in 5th grade or later and need to learn to decode Hebrew? Introducing Shalom Hebrew: Simple Steps to Reading Hebrew, this 96-page primer was designed with older learners in mind. It is an ideal solution for those who begin their Hebrew work later, or who need remediation. 

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